http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/archive/8536 en_GB http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/145300/1/8536 Indian public sector majors BSNL and MTNL have promised to deliver a New Year gift to those subscribing to their internet services. Bandwidth on entry level ADSL broadband connections provided through telephone lines are to be raised from 256 kbps to 2 Mbps at no extra cost to the customer. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/144679/1/8536 It is widely believed that,if used appropriately, information and communications technology (ICT) are effective tools in the fight against poverty. As India's poverty is deepening and its ICT industry booming, there are many projects underway that are using ICT to reduce poverty and promote good governance. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/143113/1/8536 Leaders from Government, the private sector, science and technology, media, entertainment and sports from around the world will gather at the United Nations to convey the message that the global community is one family with common values. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/143037/1/8536 Community radio is set to move from the margins to the centre with the Union Government's decision to legitimise it, said Ashish Sen, director of voices. According to the policy guidelines, non-governmental organisations and other non-profit organisations will be able to apply for community radio licences. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/142667/1/8536 Mumbai tops eight internet using metros with 3.26 million total users and 2.6 active users, Delhi is second with 2.66 total users and 1.80 million active users, while in the least is Ahmedabad.